This page exists to outline a solid set of guidelines for behavior in our IRC channel. Please remember that #ubuntuforums-beginners is an official Ubuntu channel and exists for us to stay organized and communicate effectively.

Everyday Policies

• The Ubuntu Code of Conduct applies at all times.

• Keep your existing IRC nick - don't fiddle around with your name or imitate others.

• No bots ever! (except VoteBot and ChanServ)

• Not a major support area (not that you can't ask about something, but don't get carried away)

  • Support should be directed to #ubuntu or ##beginners-help

• Keep in mind that although the channel is relaxed, the primary focus should be team issues - be mature and stay on topic

Meeting Policies

Admins, please put VoteBot into Meeting Mode during team meetings.

The following are geared toward limiting misc. chatter in the channel during a meeting, and keeping the team focused, on topic, and progressing with the discussion at hand. These points apply in addition to the Everyday Policies.

• Please don't say "hello" or "goodbye" to those coming and going.
• Don't put out random smiley faces.
• Think through what you are going to say before you say it - keep your ideas together, not spread out over multiple lines. This makes it much easier to follow your line of thought.

• "Raise your hand" with a o/ when you want to speak, and you will be called upon by the team member leading the discussion.

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